The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns regarding increased suicide-related behaviours.
We compared characteristics and counts of Emergency Department (ED) presentations for …

Objective To synthesize the available evidence on playground-related injuries and to
determine the prevalence of these injuries in pediatric populations. Data sources A rapid …

Injury is deadly and expensive, and rates are increasing. The cost of injury is not only a
financial burden; individuals, families and communities suffer the human costs of physical and …

Background: The number of injuries from falls in older adults treated in the Tory Trauma
Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto has overtaken the number of injuries …

Background With enough Facebook users to form the third largest country on the planet the
question is not should we be using social media but rather how can we best use it. Social …

Background In situ simulation shows promise as an effective training tool for trauma; however,
its disruptive nature is a major downside. Although the benefits of in situ simulation in …

BACKGROUND Gun violence is a worsening problem in Toronto. In 2019 alone, there were
492 shooting incidents and 284 people injured or killed by guns (Toronto Police Service, …

Background: Trauma is considered a key component of surgical training. However, recent
changes in practice patterns and training paradigms have resulted in a critical review of …

Background: Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) carries high mortality and morbidity. Survival is
poor. Recent studies suggest the rate of morbidity and mortality due to TCA is approaching …

“Results suggest that educators and parents benefit from opportunities to share risk perceptions
and discuss the costs and benefits for offering outdoor free play to children to achieve …